Nationwide — Aaron Jordan, Jr., the host of a local TV program called Cafe Conversations with Mr. Know Your Worth, didn’t always own the rights to his show but has now successfully acquired 100% ownership. Known for its interviews with prolific people with powerful stories of triumph, the show currently […]
Nordstrom Honors Black Experiences in Celebration of Black History Month
SEATTLE — Since its founding, Nordstrom has endeavored to support and celebrate the diverse communities it serves. This year in honor of Black History Month, the fashion retailer honors Black culture by highlighting employee stories, celebrating Black-owned and Black-founded brands and creating experiences to engage customers and local communities.”We invite our customers, […]
Meet the Black Neuroscientist Who is on a Mission to Change the World
Nationwide — Shonté Jovan-Taylor is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and success strategist who is on a mission to change the world through the power of neuroscience so that more people can unleash their human potential. As a TEDx speaker and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she firmly believes that there is nothing more important […]
Strickland Calls For Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act to be Swiftly Considered by Congress
Washington, D.C. —Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act to be expeditiously considered by Congress. The MORE Act ends the federal prohibition on marijuana and seeks justice for those who have been convicted on marijuana-related charges. […]
The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Priorities at the Top of Biden Administration’s Commitment on Federal Contracting Opportunities for Black-Owned Firms
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Biden Administration has announced a set of reforms to the federal procurement process to increase the share of small and disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in the federal contracting base. The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) has called for a number of these changes in its […]
Columbus Author and Historian Releases Visual Book Capturing Black History in Central Ohio
Acclaimed author and historian Rita Fuller-Yates released her compelling hard-back coffee table book “Columbus Black History – Images from our Past Volume I.” Fuller-Yates and her team of researchers have captured stories and images that takes readers on a visual journey to revisit Columbus’s black history and the African American […]
Entrepreneur Makes History as Black-Owned Franchise Owner, Buys 21 Donatos Pizza Restaurants
Ron Jordan, founder of Jordan Hospitality Group
AcademicInfluence.com Series Spotlights Over 600 Leading Black Scholars in 20 Disciplines
FORT WORTH, Texas, — Who are the top Black scholars in academia’s most popular fields of study? AcademicInfluence.com celebrates Black History Month 2022 by looking at the most influential Black thought leaders of the past 30 years, academics who will be recognized by future generations for the impact of their […]
Sam’s Club Open Call to both private brand and diverse suppliers
There is great momentum at Sam’s Club, and they are on the search for even more great suppliers to help us continue to deliver something special to their growing membership. Now through February 8, we’re holding an open call for both private brands and diverse suppliers, giving you the opportunity […]
PEPSI® Unveils Super Bowl Halftime Trailer Featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — From the moment Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar were announced as the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show performers, the world has been waiting to see what comes next. Now, in partnership with filmmaker F. Gary Gray, […]